Employment Type: Permanent full time Hours: 38 per week Salary: $33.40 - $45 Location: Mercy Place Edgewater Upload with application: Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications Contact: Suzy Tillotson I
[email protected] Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a catering and hospitality manager, you'll help create cherished moments and better health outcomes for residents each day. We require a leader to support and manage a quality driven team to provide efficient and effective hospitality services to the residents of location. You will draw upon your experience as a Chef and utilise industry knowledge to foster a resident centred environment that ensures all services provided to residents, family and friends supports our model of care. · Oversee daily catering operations for aged care residents, ensuring meals are nutritious, balanced, and meet dietary needs. · Prepare and cook meals tailored to the individual dietary requirements of elderly residents, including special needs such as diabetic, low-sodium, and gluten-free diets. · Manage a team of kitchen staff, laundry and cleaners providing training on food preparation, hygiene standards, and dietary restrictions specific to aged care, cleanliness. · Develop and plan weekly menus based on seasonal ingredients and resident preferences, ensuring variety and balance. · Ensure all food safety and hygiene protocols are followed to maintain a safe and healthy environment for residents. · Work closely with nursing and care staff to accommodate specific medical and dietary requirements for residents · Maintain inventory of food supplies, placing orders and managing stock to avoid shortages or waste. · Provide exceptional customer service, responding to feedback from residents and families to ensure satisfaction. · Ensure compliance with nutritional guidelines, local health regulations, and food safety standards. · Create and implement special meal events or themed days to improve the dining experience for residents. What you'll bring You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: · Previous experience working as a Chef or cook and possess relevant qualifications. · Strong leadership skills with proven success managing, mentoring and coaching a large team in a busy environment. · Prior experience in preparation & cooking techniques for a large number of people. · Experience in menu coordination including development of recipes tailored to an aged care environment. · Qualification as a Food Safety Supervisor and working knowledge of OHS standards. · Experience in managing housekeeping and laundry functions. · Experience working within Aged Care desirable. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: · Current valid police check
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